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- Date
- 2003-08-23
- ID
- SIRTF_departure
- Type
- Artwork
- Credit
- NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (SSC)
About the Object
- Name
- Spitzer Space Telescope • Earth
- Type
- Technology > Observatory > Telescope
- Planet > Type > Terrestrial
08.23.03
Spitzer Departing the Earth Soon After Launch
The Spitzer Space Telescope departing the Earth soon after launch. Africa is prominently visible. The radio dish facilities at Hartebeesthoek, South Africa, played a vital role in early communications after launch.
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